Biogenic amine

Biochemistry

See Also

• Polyamines?
• Histamine
• Amine

Description

A biogenic amine is a [biogenic substance]? with an amine group. Some prominent examples include neurotransmitters such as acetylcholine, catecholamines, and serotonin. Other examples include

• Norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter in the catecholamine family that mediates chemical communication in the sympathetic nervous system, a branch of the autonomic nervous system
• Histamine, an important amine involved in many allergic reactions
• Serotonin, a substance capable of affecting the mind, blood pressure, body temperature, and other bodily processes.
• Polyamines? are important components of cells growth.

Attribution

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